So how did last year's analyst forecasts succeed?

After reading the forecasts of 16 analysts for 2012 (all but one bullish from breakeven to 1500 S&P), I got curious, just how well they did a year earlier? As you probably guessed it right, not very well, although their average prediction was almost reached by May...

" the 10 strategists and investment managers surveyed by Barron's see the S&P 500 finishing next year near 1373,.....
....nine of the 10 strategists we polled are penciling in stock-market gains ranging from 7% to 17% for next year."

I always find these predictions hilarious, reason being is because every year they ask these analysts for their prediction about 90% of them say the market will close higher on the year, you will never ever see 90% of the analysts say the market will have a down year.

These analysts who get paid 6+ figures have no clue what to predict, its all a guessing game as most get it wrong, anyone can play the game they play.